{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"122: My Biggest Lesson When Growing a Team","description":"If you think that you have to have a big team to run a successful online business, I\u2019m glad you\u2019ve found this post. I used to think the exact same thing, but my experience has taught me otherwise.  When I first started my business, like so many of you, I was a solopreneur. I didn't have the extra money to pay someone when I was trying to simply pay myself.  So, I dedicated most of my time to the business, creatively thinking about it and providing for my family. This approach worked well for a while. As I started taking on more marketing responsibilities, I began considering hiring a team.  Industry advice pointed me towards hiring for admin work: scheduling clients, sending contracts, etc.  These tasks never quite justified the need for hiring someone in my mind. I instead thought about the areas where hiring help would directly contribute to generating revenue. My first hire was a Virtual Assistant (VA) for contracted work, specifically for marketing-related tasks.  I remember feeling nervous about the financial commitment, but it quickly paid off.  This small hire allowed me to reclaim valuable time, which I used to focus on revenue-generating activities like hosting live events and webinars. From there, I began to think hiring a big team was needed - boy was I wrong. Inside today\u2019s episode of the Authentic Brand Builders podcast, we\u2019ll dive into: One of my most expensive lessons with hiring a team and what it taught me. The first few steps to take and things to consider when hiring team members. The type of first hire I recommend every solopreneur consider for the highest ROI. For the full content, and all the insider tips, listen to Episode 122 now.   ","author_name":"Authentic Brand Builders Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/brandmerry.com","html":"